Category: Sulawesi Musea

If you go to Makassar, South Sulawesi, try to stop by the Nature Park Bantimurung, Maros. Specifically to the butterfly museum Bantimurung. There will be found that greenhouse cone-shaped roof of the jungle tours. In it are often found hundreds of butterflies that have been preserved in the window glass.

Bantimurung from Makassar to take about two hours by car and is about 60 kilometers to the City of Maros. Entrance fee at the gate tickets listed Rp 15,000 and Rp 5,000 to the museum entrance. So the total tickets to be paid Rp 20,000 per person. In the greenhouse which covers approximately 70 square meters laid out some of the glass storefronts along the wall and the center of the building that contains a variety of different colors and types of butterflies.

A collection of about 300 butterfly species including the largest and papilo papilo androkles blumei from Bantimurung. There are also several collections of butterflies of Papua. Butterfly green, yellow, blue, brown neatly behind the glass. There is also the width of an adult’s palm. Because most of the walls of buildings made of glass, the atmosphere of the room during the day so bright.

Beauty and the beauty of butterflies here affects a lot of souvenir sellers who sell many kinds of ornaments yag preserved butterflies. Began to shape key chains, paintings, brooches, earrings, until the frame that contains a variety of butterflies of different colors and types. In fact, the butterfly is in the frame is more beautiful than a butterfly flying around Bantimurung life.

After the satisfaction of seeing the museum, visitors can walk towards the waterfall and the rushing water about 20 feet high. Unfortunately the author came when the rainy season, brown waterfall. But the cold and cool exposed to splashing waterfalls create a very cold temperature of the hot air away with the city of Makassar. In this area there is also a limestone hills and limestone caves that can be entered if you are a strong run up the stairs next to the waterfall. It is said that this makes the moist limestone hills and the cool atmosphere of the forest so that butterflies love to live in this area.

Too many authors do not find a lot of butterflies flying. There are only a few small butterflies flying among the yellow trees, wildflowers and streams. The atmosphere of the butterfly has been felt since entering the City Maros. Monument in the center of town there is a large butterfly decoration. Once inside the Bantimurung visitors are greeted again by the gate of a giant butterfly decorations for the four-colored square meters of blue.

Museum Negeri Propinsi Sulawesi Utara Address: Jalan Supratman, Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia, ID Although the majority of the attractions within the huge city of Manado (North Sulawesi) do tend to reside in parts of the city other than the city centre, the Museum Negeri Propinsi Sulawesi Utara is an exception to this, since it is to be found in the heart of the action. All of the exhibits are well captioned in English and include an assortment of traditional costumes and clothing, ornaments, local relics and historical household utensils. Open: Monday to Thursday – 08:00 to 15:30, Friday – 08:00 to 12:00 Admission: charge

Museum Negeri Propinsi Sulawesi Tengah Address: Jalan Sapri, Palu, Sulawesi, Indonesia, ID Tel: +62 0451 422 290 The spacious Museum Negeri Propinsi Sulawesi Tengah can be found in Central Sulawesi, in the capital of Palu. Visitors will be treated to an array of traditional Indonesian art works, as well as some ancient archaeological artefacts and geological items of interest. However, being located outside of the city centre, it is a fair trek to walk here. Open: daily – hours vary Admission: free

Museum Batara Guru Address: Palopo, Sulawesi, Indonesia, ID The Museum Batara Guru stands just across from the police station, where it contains a host of relics relating to the royal family. Nearby, be sure to check out Bugis village and its very scenic waterfront, which comes complete with pier and fishing boats. Open: daily – hours vary Admission: charge

Museum Lapawawoi Address: Jalan Thamrin, Watampone, Pulau Selayar, Sulawesi, Indonesia, ID Located in South Sulawesi and on the narrow island of Pulau Selayar, in the small town of Watampone (Bone), the Museum Lapawawoi is a grand palace, where a number of important and impressive regional collections are housed. Special highlights include photographs depicting past state ceremonies and occasions, as well as some court memorabilia, paintings and antiquities. Open: daily – 07:00 to 16:00 Admission: free

Museum Balla Lompoa (Beteng Sungguminasa) Address: Beteng Sungguminasa, Jalan Kh Wahid Hasyim, Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia, ID Also known to many as the Beteng Sungguminasa fortress, the Museum Balla Lompoa is another cultural attraction in Makassar and is home to an extensive collection of regional relics. The Bugis-style fortress is the main attraction here, although the royal regalia and gifts donated by the Elcho Island’s Australian Aborigines are also likely to be of interest. Open: daily – 08:00 to 16:00 Admission: free

Museum Negeri La Galigo Address: Fort Rotterdam, Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia, ID The Museum Negeri La Galigo is a particular highlight of Makassar and actually stands within the grounds of the city’s famous Fort Rotterdam. The exhibits include many artefacts gathered from the region, such as historical rice bowls originating from Tana Toraja, as well as various kitchen utensils and Indonesian musical instruments. There are also some colourful traditional costumes on display. The admission charge is quite minimal, making it all the more appealing. Open: Tuesday to Sunday – 08:00 to 12:30 Admission: charge